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Greater Vancouver sold data available online for the first time ever
The data – which is sourced from MLS® Systems of Greater Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, and Chilliwack & Area – will be hosted at ZEALTY (dot) ca. Users who wish to access the information will have to create a password-protected account on the w…
Vancouver's about to get its tallest tower yet
Vancouver's skyline will reach new heights in 2022 as The Stack becomes the city's tallest ever tower.
Kentwell 124 townhomes at 3500 Burke Village Promenade Coquitlam by Polygon Kentwell Homes Ltd
You only have to look at the numbers to see that Polygon is a huge player in residential development in B.C.: the company has built more than 27,000 homes in the Lower Mainland.
Vancouver buyers pulling back from high taxes
The speculation tax introduced by the British Columbia government is leading to a slowdown in the housing market according to a new report.
Buyers retreat from Metro Vancouver housing market over new taxes
Housing sales in the City of Vancouver slumped 24 per cent over the summer as buyers became wary of paying too much, according to a report from Sotheby's International Realty Canada.
Cedar Creek 7133 14th Avenue Burnaby three 6 storey buildings with a total of 103 homes by Ledingham McAllister
Cedar Creek, Ledingham McAllister Properties' new residential development in South Burnaby, is part of the revitalization of the city's Edmonds neighbourhood and will be located adjacent to the planned nearly 60-acre Southgate City community.…
Allowing duplexes in Vancouver will increase land values, at least a little
Vancouver city council's decision to rezone 99 per cent of single-family home areas to allow duplexes has set off a debate over whether it will significantly increase land values.
Fixing affordability: Mayoral candidates in Burnaby, Vancouver and on the North Shore have plenty of ideas
"Residents' concerns about affordable housing were most pronounced in the City of Vancouver, the North Shore and Burnaby-New Westminster," says the report, VoteLocal , based on a recent survey by the Mustel Group, FleishmanHillard Highroad, and the Greater Van…
Vancouver passes change to zoning bylaw
A news release from the mayor's office says the policy change means duplexes are now permitted on approximately 67,000 single family lots, offering an option that is more affordable than a detached home.
Growth, density lead the debate in most council races in Metro Vancouver
As next month's municipal elections draw closer, debates around development are a common theme throughout Metro Vancouver.
Toronto and Vancouver investors, take heed
When looking at comparative asset classes and at risk-adjusted rates of return, rates on Toronto real estate are running as low as 2-3%
The Trails 603 East 2nd Street North Vancouver 300 townhomes, phase one 62 townhomes, by Wall Group of Companies
The first phase of The Trails, the Wall Group of Companies' redevelopment of an eight-acre site in the City of North Vancouver's emerging Moodyville neighbourhood, brings contemporary Craftsman-style architecture to the area, along with interiors inspired by t…
Rentals.ca August 2018 Rent Report
Looking at housing in terms of overall rental prices rather than rent increases and decreases, it's clear that Toronto and Vancouver still have the highest rent levels. Interestingly, while Toronto leads the pack in 1 bedroom prices, Vancouver has the most exp…
Vancouver’s sluggish market sector coming to life
According to numbers from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, detached home sales increased 37.1% this past August over the same month last year.
Highest growth in homeownership rates seen in New Westminster
The riverfront city of New Westminster, British Columbia, was recorded to have the highest growth in homeownership rates in the country, according to a new research by real estate online portal Point2Homes.
Kentwell 3500 Burke Village Promenade Coquitlam 124 four-bedroom townhomes by Polygon Kentwell Homes
You only have to look at the numbers to see that Polygon is a huge player in residential development in British Columbia: the company has built more than 27,000 homes in the Lower Mainland. That kind of experience is likely to earn you a loyal following and Go…
Vancouver Real Estate Is Starting To Look Like A Disaster
Thanks to strength earlier this year, condo prices are still higher than a year ago, up 10.3 per cent in a year to $695,500 in August. But prices have now turned negative, and are down 1.6 per cent since May.
Vancouver short-term rental listings nearly halve as new rules take effect
The number of short-term rentals in Vancouver is down by almost 50 per cent since the city's regulations went into full effect Sept. 1.
No action against BC real estate broker following investigation
A two-year investigation into allegations of misconduct by the owner of a Vancouver-area real estate brokerage has ended without disciplinary action.
Chelsea 79 home in a 6 storey midrise at 4663 Cambie Street by Cressey
Chelsea comprises two six-storey buildings with 79 units (45 in the north building and 34 in the south building) in a range of sizes including studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom townhomes and penthouses.
Vancouver home price growth not the fastest nationwide
The study – which covered year-over-year figures up to July 2018 – reported that Vancouver exhibited only the fifth fastest growth rate nationwide in terms of home prices, at 6.68%.
Dwell24 at 2565 Runnel Drive Coquitlam 24 townhomes from 1,323 to 1,638 square feet by Epix Developments and The Circadian Group
Kleen Design integrates storage into the decor of the spacious living rooms. Muller takes advantage of all the space available on a full wall, creating a "line" for the eye to follow from one area to another.
B.C. Realtors still not allowed to openly publish home sale prices
Last week, for the first time in Canada, the general public could see exactly what any home sold for through the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB), but that information is not permitted to be published by real estate agents in B.C.
Tighter policies attractive to Toronto, Vancouver residents
Among their preferred measures are restrictions on the number of properties that foreigners are allowed to buy, and speculation levies for those who don't pay provincial taxes.
Vancouver residents want home prices to fall
Some hownowners are willing to see prices fall sharply to open up the market to those who are currently priced out.
Most Metro Vancouverites rooting for market crash – even homeowners
The majority of Metro Vancouver residents – even those who own their homes – are rooting for a real estate market correction
The Trails 603 East 2nd Street North Vancouver 300 three bedroom townhomes by Wall Group of Companies
The first phase of The Trails, the Wall Group of Companies' redevelopment of an eight-acre site in the City of North Vancouver's emerging Moodyville neighbourhood, brings contemporary Craftsman-style architecture to the area, along with interiors inspired by t…
Canadian housing market is bouncing back says TD Economics
The TD Economics team say that Vancouver is not yet seeing the same rebound as the market's low affordability.
Hunter at Lynn Creek two towers of 27 and 16 storeys with 326 homes at 1401 Hunter Street North Vancouver by Intergulf Development Group
The interior spaces of the Hunter at Lynn Creek new-home project were designed to reflect the beauty of the development's North Shore surroundings.
Canadian homes are among the world's most overvalued – analysis
The study measured the average housing price against the median household incomes of 22 major global markets, and Vancouver was the only Canadian city to be ranked in this overvaluation leaderboard, coming just behind Hong Kong, Auckland, Paris, and Brussels.…
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- Pitt Meadows - 75
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- Port Coquitlam - 268
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